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Satou from "Welcome to the NHK"

Shinji Ikari from "Neon Genesis Evangelion"

I watched "Welcome To NHK" and "Neon Genesis Evangelion" about the same timeframe, but I thought former hit harder about depression issues, while I was weirded out by Eva.

[SPOILERS: Shirobako]
Cried like a bitch second-to-last episode. Holy fuck!

Should've recorded it lmao.

Also I see 12 on top somewhere, I like

a man in a blue sweater is reading a book called sensible chuckle ALT: a man in a blue sweater is reading a book called sensible chuckle

That BUILDING to the punchline was great

It's that growing old, I am more comfortable with video games trying to appease me and make me have a good time after hard day of work. That's not how play should be (as you outlined in many talks), but you know, nothing treats stomach like a hot pizza. Sometimes, there can be flashes of brilliance

Having watched your talks and read some of your work over years, I understand your position and this post. Not really agreeing/disagreeing.
I do have gained significant respect of games that are honest and not using clothes of other medium to ape someone else. Shmups, simulators, strategy games etc.

YouTube video by SalomeSomething Actress who played Mary and Maria plays the OG Silent Hill 2 for the first time - Part 1

Loving the trend of "voice actors playing games" stream/videos
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL1f...

Ruined me, man.. T_T

[SPOILERS: Shirobako]
Cried like a bitch second-to-last episode. Holy fuck!

Yeah, cultural impact and timing is the thing.
But looking independently at two shows exploring dark human emotions and thoughts, I thought "Welcome to the NHK" hit like a speeding truck, and Eva was rather superfluous and weird.

Yuuichi Kobayashi from "Welcome to the NHK". Sitting in dark room, with his spectacles on reflect light from screen in front of him.

In "Welcome to the NHK", There's a subplot of a character, another hikkikomori who is addicted to games, knows a lot of things and never leaves his room (and has no career prospects).
It was like seeing myself on screen, I felt numb for a second.

Satou from "Welcome to the NHK"

Shinji Ikari from "Neon Genesis Evangelion"

I watched "Welcome To NHK" and "Neon Genesis Evangelion" about the same timeframe, but I thought former hit harder about depression issues, while I was weirded out by Eva.

Done, boss

Did you try the RGG FotNS game?

this is.. concerning...

Been that since 2017. I've that ever since I realized how hard are games/art to make.
I complimented (I think) Yasumi Matsuno-san (FFT, Tactics Orge) and he liked my tweet. That made MY whole week.

Good to see good folks finally realizing this.

Artist of One Punch Man is visiting Ajanta and Ellora caves of India, comparing sculptures to "Laputa" anime and marveling at the engineering.

YouTube video by AAArrrtvvv Sigma Harmonics gameplay

Discover that Masashi Hamauzu composed for a JRPG/ADV Sigma Harmonics. And the music genuinely feels like a lost Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy game.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxxq...

They also removed obituaries and industry icon awards over the years.
I was so furious when Reiko Kodama passed away but was not given any proper honors at TGA.

On Indian Amazon, it's all android based devices. At bottom somewhere is PlayStation 5.

Watched more Twitch than I should've had. Not good lol.

ID's were RPG nerds. Lots of Wizardry DNA in Doom and Quake

Should I get hopelessly addicted to coffee? It is impossible to work and concentrate these days.

Speaking of influencer, none had the influence quality like TotalBiscuit. Whole games and studios succeeded because he recognized their quality and effectively reached those exact people who would enjoy it.

Steam community and discord (and Instagram) too. For youngins, WoM is primarily how they even know about games. People like New Blood Interactive tapped here well, so they have no problem promo'ing new games.

(speaking esp from experience in India where gaming ads are sparse, most game on mobile)

My condolences. RIP

So good! FFX2 guide book, Dirty Pair, Touhou blobs, SF6 manga (?), so many good stuff here.

Finished Avatar The Last Airbender.
Deserves its classic status, but not just for excellent plot, world building and stuff. Combining all that with Asian (East, South) philosophies raised it from "Great" to "Classic" - Some life changing stuff.

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